Wesleyan University reported a 3.7% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year not-for-profit institution paid $64,322 this year, which is $2,273 higher than the $62,049 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Connecticut residents make up approximately 8% of the undergraduate body, while about 80% come from other U.S. states and 13% are international students.
Data indicates that 43% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Wesleyan University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 283 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $18.3 million, and 106 students borrowed over $1 million in student loans.
Among all undergraduates, 1,215 students received grants or scholarships totaling $74.2 million. Additionally, 558 students took out federal student loans totaling $2.8 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Wesleyan University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 112 | 15% | $858,620 | $7,666 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 282 | 38% | $17.5 million | $61,883 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 283 | 38% | $18.3 million | $64,709 |
| Federal student loans | 98 | 13% | $366,438 | $3,739 |
| Other student loans | 18 | 2% | $672,643 | $37,369 |
| Student loan aid | 106 | 14% | $1 million | $9,803 |
| Total student aid | 318 | 43% | $19.4 million | $60,854 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
